I will be the first to admit it. I am a hypocrite when it comes to pelvic floor physical therapy. I recommend to all my athletes I coach, pregnant or postpartum, to see a pelvic floor physical therapist. I’ve interviewed pelvic floor physical therapists on my podcast and on my website. Yet, I had never … Read more
Running with a stroller can be awkward. Neely Gracey, world record holder for the stroller mile, tells us proper stroller form involves standing tall (no hunching), using your body to push the stroller (not just your arms), switching arms, and taking short steps. Read on to learn more stroller running form tips and mistakes to … Read more
I am writing this article in May which happens to be Mental Health Awareness month in hopes that it helps women struggling with postpartum depression—as running and exercise can help with postpartum depression. But it can be hard to start exercising or running when you are depressed, let alone sleep-deprived, and time-poor. I think so … Read more
The hips are key for running. Unfortunately, many runners suffer from hip pain–especially women who have had babies. In most cases, you do not want to run with hip pain. I share how to prevent hip pain in runners, and what to do if you suffer from hip pain when running. Talk with many female … Read more
After childbirth, it’s become more common to think about the strength of your pelvic floor. After all, the pelvic floor, the muscles that hold up the contents of your pelvis and have been working overtime for nine months. But this work can lead to weak pelvic floor muscles and also tight pelvic floor muscles which … Read more
Finding the most comfortable bust support when running is crucial for runners with big busts. My sister has a bigger bust and tested sports bras for this article. She says the absolute best sports bra for big busts is the Athleta Advance Bra because it’s pretty and her chest felt secure from top to bottom. … Read more